Everyday Froday Blog — hair
The History Behind Braids
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It's not uncommon to hear the term cultural appropriation be thrown about when talking about a non Black woman wearing braids and Cainrows/Cornrows. As stylish as they may be now it is very important to understand where braids originate from, the history behind the style and WHY it is such an important part of Black Culture. SO, since it’s Black History Month we here at the Froday HQ are about to do JUST THAT!! To make this very simple, easy and clear to understand we're going to break it down into three parts, The origin of braids, The cultural impact...
Three Ways To Style Your Afro this World Afro Day
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September 15th marks the official World Afro Day!! Yes, a day dedicated to the excellence that is Black Hair baby!! So how are you rocking your fro? Or how will you style your hair in your obligatory Afro appreciation Instagram post? Don't worry we have your back for both! TWA or a long Afro this is for all of you! Check out our post on three natural hairstyles you can rock with your Afro!! AFRO PUFF As the Lady of Rage once said! "I rock rough and stuff with my Afro Puffs.. Rock on!!" Who doesn't love a good puff? Fun...
Who we are shopping with this Black Pound Day!
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Oyaaa BPD is back againnnn! August 1st marks the first Saturday of the month which marks the new monthly Black Pound Day here in the UK. Black Pound day is an initiative started by Rapper Swiss to encourage us to spend our pounds in our community for the day. In honour of this we here at the Froday HQ have compiled a list of all the black owned businesses we will be shopping with on this day. We have everything from hair and beauty to candles, diffusers, cakes and Durags!! Check them out below and get your shop on people!! ...
How Black people have influenced today's Fashion and Beauty trends
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Hmmmmm, it’s Interesting how several of today's past and present trends were created by African American and Black people yet our names have never been mentioned in conversations regarding fashion and society’s beauty standards. Come onnn look at ussss we set trends, we never follow, it is in our DNA oh. Black people continue to be underrepresented and not even credited in industries that depend on our creativity, aura and style. ASEM! So today I want to illuminate Black culture’s influence on fashion through five popular trends we see today! Fat Laced Trainers This trend started in the late 1980s and...
Black Owned online alternatives to Paks and Shabba
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Chaleeee when the government announced the Covid-19 lockdown procedures none of us expected this to impact our hair and beauty shops. I mean SURELY SURELY the hair and beauty shops should be classified as essential businesses! HEH! come and see wahala! As Black people it is unfair we are not offered the simplicity of getting our shampoos, moisturisers, creams and hair products from the supermarket. But as Black people, one thing we know how to do is pivot and shift to the times sweetie! Quarantine enabled us to seek and find Black owned beauty shops and brands and you know...